Job completed for Customer in Philmont

Completion date: March 3, 2025

Location: Philmont, NY

Why did the customer contact us?

Restoring a Persian Bidjar rug requires skill and care to maintain its integrity and value. Persian rugs are known for their durability and intricate patterns, often made from wool or silk, with a dense weave.

Jafri Rugs identified the following issues with the rugs:

-Fringe of the width side of the rug was fraying
-Binding of the length side of the rug was unraveling

A rug of this quality should only be preserved by an official rug store who has the weavers in place to restore the rug so that the work maintains the antiquity of the rug.

Solutions provided:

Jafri Rugs restoration will do the following:
1. Assessment and Inspection:
Condition Check: Inspect the rug thoroughly for signs of wear, including fraying edges, missing or damaged knots, stains, or fading. This is essential to assess the scope of restoration work needed.
Fabric Type: Identify the materials used (wool, silk, etc.) to ensure the correct restoration techniques and materials are used.
Color Matching: Kerman rugs often feature vibrant and intricate color schemes. Color matching is important for any repairs to ensure the restoration blends seamlessly with the original.
2. Cleaning:
Gentle Cleaning: Before restoration, the rug is cleaned to remove dirt and stains. This is typically done by hand, using mild cleaning solutions and techniques that preserve the integrity of the fibers.
Drying: After cleaning, the rug must be carefully dried to prevent any damage or shrinkage.
3. Repairing Damaged Areas:
Reweaving/Knots: If there are missing or damaged knots, the missing sections will be re-woven by h